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Ashwin Balachand Mehta

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Performed India's first cardiac catheterization and angiography in newborn babies in 1973.

Ashwin Balachand Mehta is an Indian cardiologist and one of the pioneers of interventional cardiology in India. He is the director of Cardiology department at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai and also serves Breach Candy Hospital, as a consultant. He is reported to have performed the first Cardiac catheterization and Angiography in newborn babies in India, in 1973, the year when he introduced Bundle Electrography in the country. He is also credited with the performance or supervision of over 35,000+ angioplasties and over 75,000+ angiographies.

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In 1973, Dr. Mehta introduced bundle electrography to India while performing cardiac catheterization on newborns, a rare procedure at the time worldwide.

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In 1973, at Jaslok Hospital Mumbai, Dr. Ashwin Balachand Mehta performed cardiac catheterization and angiography on newborn babies, introducing bundle electrography to India the same year.
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🌟 By 2024, he had personally performed or supervised over 35,000 angioplasties and more than 75,000 angiographies, a volume rarely seen in Indian cardiology.
3He became director of cardiology at Jaslok Hospital and consulted for Breach Candy Hospital, two premier Mumbai institutions shaping cardiac care.
4🎖️ Dr. Mehta was awarded the Padma Shri in 2004 and then the Padma Bhushan in 2024, marking two decades of recognized medical achievements in India.

🏅 Awards & Honours

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Padma Shri

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In 1973, Dr. Mehta performed India's first cardiac catheterization and angiography on newborn babies, a pioneering feat that introduced bundle electrography to the country the same year.

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Career
Performed neonatal cardiac catheterization
At Jaslok Hospital, Dr. Mehta performed the first cardiac catheterization and angiography on newborn babies in India and introduced bundle electrography.
1973
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Received Chemtech Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Mehta was honored with the Chemtech Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award recognizing his contributions to cardiology.
1999
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Awarded Padma Shri
The Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri civilian honor for his medical services in cardiology.
2004
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Received Maharashtra Gaurav Award
He was also honored with the Maharashtra Gaurav Award the same year as Padma Shri.
2004
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Received Indian Medical Association Distinguished Doctor Award
Dr. Mehta received the Indian Medical Association’s Distinguished Doctor Award recognizing clinical excellence.
2008
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Awarded Padma Bhushan
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to medical science.
2024
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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

Dr. Mehta has overseen or conducted over 35,000 angioplasties and 75,000 angiographies, huge procedural volumes that underscore his hands-on role in advancing interventional cardiology in India.

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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

He was awarded two of India’s top civilian honors, Padma Shri in 2004 and Padma Bhushan in 2024, reflecting sustained excellence over two decades.

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Ashwin Mehta won 19 gold medals during his MBBS and MD studies, an unusual academic distinction highlighting his early promise in medicine.

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🌱 What changed because of them

Dr. Ashwin Balachand Mehta's introduction of neonatal cardiac catheterization and bundle electrography in India established critical diagnostic and interventional cardiology techniques that saved thousands of infant lives. His leadership roles at Jaslok and Breach Candy Hospitals set new clinical standards and training programs that expanded India’s capacity in advanced cardiac care. His mentorship at premier medical colleges helped produce a generation of cardiologists skilled in interventional techniques, influencing cardiology practice nationwide.

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